boat storage in unheated garage

[Trent_in_BG]

Just a thought, I checked on my boat at the storage facility by the lake, unpluged battery charger. Was wondering if the heat given off by the 3-bank charger would create enough heat to keep pumps from freezing in the bilge? Was wondering if I put a small lamp in that area and closed the lid if that heat would keep any water in the lines from freezing. Does anyong already do this?

[Sigma]

I think I would stay away from using a heat sorce. I just run the pumps for a sec or two to purge any water from the pump it self

[illinifish]

You want to put an elecrtic device that can give off sparks in an enclosed compartment that contains how many gals of gas, besides fumes.

[Sigma]

How cold does it get there Trent?

[Trent_in_BG]

During the Winter months, we will see a few days with a high in upper 20's. Most the time our high will be in the mid to upper 30's. What made me think about it was my 3-back charger does give off a little heat.

[Sigma]

I think with it being in storage un attended pull the batteries or stop by once in a while and charge them while you are there.

Run the bilge and well pumps for a second to purge the water

Disconnect the main battery

Store the motor down

[Crosseye]

I store my boat outside under a cover, I charge the batteries and run the pumps every few weeks, I have never had any problems. I don't think I would have the guts to leave something electric unattended in my boat, to many things could happen.